Not In My Marine Corps Supports Passage of the 2022 NDAA

President Joe Biden signed into law critical legislation that will help protect service members who are survivors of sexual assault and harassment. It is a testimony to the hard work and determination of many people who refused to accept sexual assault and harassment...

Memoriam for President Emeritus Dr. Yoon Suk Koh’s

Dr. Yoon Suk Koh, President Emeritus of the Won Institute of Graduate Studies passed away on January 4, 2022, at 95. Dr. Koh accepted the position of President of the Won Institute when he was 75, and for the next ten years guided the Institute through numerous...

Colleen O’ Connell Memoriam

Our Won Institute Founder, Senior Member, and dearest friend, Colleen O’Connell, passed away on December 28, 2021. Over the last 22 years of her life, Colleen was a cherished member of the Won Institute. She was most instrumental in establishing the Won...

Embracing Tradition: The Acupuncture Golden Needle Ceremony 2024

Amidst the gentle whispers of anticipation, the Won Institute of Graduate Studies bore witness to a momentous occasion on Thursday, April 10th, 2024. Gathered within its Dharma Hall, the Class of 2025, adorned in a tapestry of dreams and aspirations, stood poised to...

A New Era for Won Institute: Welcoming Dr. Wonsun Oh as President

A Rich Legacy The Won Institute of Graduate Studies is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Wonsun Oh as the new President. A distinguished educator, experienced administrator, and dedicated practitioner of Won Buddhism, Dr. Oh’s inauguration heralds an...

Honoring Dr. Bokin Kim: A Farewell to an Inspiring Leader

In a heartfelt celebration, the Won Institute recently bid farewell to Dr. Bokin Kim, who has served as the institute’s president since 2012. Dr. Kim’s unwavering dedication, exceptional leadership, and significant contributions to the Won Community have...

Dr. Janet Leidy, D.Ac, DHSc, LAc, LOM, Dipl.OM

Dr. Janet Leidy, DAc, DHSc, LAc, LOM, Dipl.OMAcademic Dean of Won Institute of Graduate Studies “At this stage of my life and career, sitting in a classroom was not an option. The asynchronous format allowed me to fit the program into my current schedule rather...

Introducing Dr. Anthony Felix, D.Ac

Dr. Anthony Felix, D.Ac of Points of Healing “The fact that I have the title of doctor garners more respect from patients and other medical practitioners in the field. What I learned in the program made me more confident in my understanding of medicine and made...

Introducing Dr. Van Dinh, D.Ac

Dr. Van Dinh, D.Ac of AcuVanture LLC “The Doctorate program at the Won Institute was well worth completing. Working as a full time acupuncturist and having an online program like the Won was definitely doable. I’ve been to a different DAc program before...

Benefits of Acupuncture for Anxiety Relief

In this article: Can Acupuncture Help With Anxiety? How Does Acupuncture for Anxiety Work? Why Acupuncture Can Be a Good Alternative Treatment Option Acupuncture Benefits for Anxiety and Depression Learn More About Acupuncture for Depression and Anxiety Anxiety and...

Traditional Chinese Medicine — TCM

In this article: What Is Traditional Chinese Medicine? Types of TCM Treatment Modalities TCM Ideology and History Interested in learning Traditional Chinese Medicine? The treatment modalities used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) originated in East Asia thousands...

Won Institute Statement of Support for the AAPI Community

Dear Won Community, With the tragic Georgia shooting of Asian American women, other recent reports of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans being attacked in public, and the general increase in hate crimes over the last four years, I want to clearly state that Won...

Acupuncture for Whole-Body Pain Relief

In this article: How Acupuncture Can Help With Pain Relief Acupuncture for Back Pain and Sciatica Acupuncture for Head, Face and Neck Pain Acupuncture for Knee Pain Acupuncture for Foot Pain Acupuncture for Hip Pain Acupuncture for Chronic Pain What to Expect at An...

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